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Harvard University

University of Cambridge

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

King's College, Cambridge

Trinity College, Cambridge

River Cam

King's College Chapel

The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

Harvard Museum of Natural History

St John's College

Harvard Square

Gonville & Caius College

Day trips

Museums & exhibitions

Viewing points

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Castle & palace tours

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Buckingham PalaceAttraction in London, England

Westminster AbbeyAttraction in London, England

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Trafalgar SquareAttraction in London, England

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Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/Kings College

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Cambridge: Alumni-Led Walking & Punting Tour w/Kings College
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
427 reviews

Visit the world-leading University of Cambridge on a guided tour with alumni or students. Discover its college buildings, and upgrade your experience with a visit to King's College Chapel.

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Duration 165 minutes - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private group available

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5
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James – United Kingdom

The tour was great! It was a great insight to the college sights and the history behind them. Stephen was brilliant and made the experience all the more enjoyable.

5
5 out of 5 stars
G
Gregory – United States

Excellent visit and very informative. I learned a lot. Sarah was our tour guide and highly recommend her! She is engaging, knowledgeable and brings Cambridge history and culture to life with personal stories.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Cambridge Alumni Tours

  • University of Cambridge

    Guided tour (1.5 hours)

    King's College Chapel

    Self-guided tour (1 hour)

    Optional, Extra fee
  • On foot

    (10 minutes)

  • Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station

    Boat cruise (45 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Scudamore's Mill Lane Punting Station

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover Cambridge and its student life on a student/graduate-led walking tour
  • Learn about colleges and the university application process with your guide
  • Historically accurate, full of anecdotes and folklore—surely not the usual tour
  • Choose to visit the King's College Chapel and admire its wonderful interiors
  • To taste all Cambridge in one booking, gently glide in a punt along the Cam

Full description

Discover some of the most famous colleges at the University of Cambridge with a guided outdoor tour led by a current student or graduate. Gain insights into student life and the rich history of these prestigious institutions.

Start your tour at King’s College on King’s Parade and stroll past landmarks such as Corpus Christi College, Queens' College, Trinity Hall, and Trinity College. Explore the halls where notable figures like King Charles III, Sir Isaac Newton, and Stephen Hawking once studied.

Be inspired by the Cavendish Laboratory, which made groundbreaking contributions to science. Visit The Eagle pub, where James Watson and Francis Crick announced their world-changing discovery.

If you visit King’s College Chapel, you'll end your walking tour at this stunning late Gothic masterpiece, known for its magnificent ceiling and interiors.

Your punting tour will start 30 minutes after the walking tour finishes if you don’t choose the King’s College option, or 90 minutes later if you do. Relax on a chauffeured punting cruise along the River Cam, where your guide will share stories about the eight colleges and nine bridges.

Feel free to bring refreshments and enjoy a complimentary punting lesson during your cruise.

Includes

  • 90-minute guided by a University of Cambridge graduate or current student
  • Historical tour with insights into student life
  • Includes entry to Trinity College paddocks (subject to availability)
  • Optional entry to King's College Chapel
  • 45-minute chauffeured punting tour with a local guide
  • Entrance fees to colleges that are not included in the itinerary
  • Tips
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Hearing-impaired people

Meeting point

Please gather outside the main entrance of King’s College on King's Parade. On busy days, look for a bike with a blue flag. If Google Maps directs you to the back of the college on Queen’s Road you can disregard it, as this is a glitch. Your guide will be wearing royal blue attire, such as a jacket, cap, beanie, or polo shirt with a shielded crest. If you have trouble locating them, feel free to approach anyone matching this description at the meeting point.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • - IMPORTANT: Ensure your contact information is up-to-date and functional within the UK.
  • Wheelchair users are welcome providing they can communicate how best to assist them while boarding, or are with a carer who can. Please take care with uneven surfaces, fellow pedestrians and traffic.
  • - Please ensure that you arrive on time for your tour. Late arrivals will not be elligible for rebooking or refunds.
  • - The tour is of moderate pace. Please stay with the group and remain within sight of the tour guide.
  • - Use the restroom before the tour, as there are no scheduled toilet breaks.
  • - Pets are not allowed inside college premises, except for guide dogs. Friendly dogs are allowed on punts.
  • - Our tours are conducted in English, but be prepared to hear various accents, as the city is a global educational hub.
  • - With King's College Chapel booked, punting is 3 h. after the tour starting time; without this option, it is 2 h. after its start. Ensure you book accordingly.

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4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 427 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
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James – United KingdomJune 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was great! It was a great insight to the college sights and the history behind them. Stephen was brilliant and made the experience all the more enjoyable.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gregory – United StatesApril 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent visit and very informative. I learned a lot. Sarah was our tour guide and highly recommend her! She is engaging, knowledgeable and brings Cambridge history and culture to life with personal stories.
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Juliana – BrazilSeptember 15, 2024 – Verified booking
Annie was a great guide, very polite and patient! We loved to Get an insight of Cambridge Colleges System and history. The Punting experience was amazing… exceeded our expectations with more history and Fun facts… congrats to Roco and thanks for the tip to a great históric pub there.

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